US brokered peace

New Delhi, May 10: India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire following overnight talks mediated by United States President Donald Trump announced on Saturday on his social account Truth Social. The ceasefire, which halts all military action on land, at sea, and in the air, was formally confirmed by both countries foreign ministries later in the day.

After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire, Trump posted on Truth Social, his social media platform. Congratulations to both countries on using common sense and great intelligence.î

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised the ceasefire and revealed that discussions are underway to begin formal bilateral talks.

India and Pakistan showed commendable prudence in agreeing to a ceasefire after a spate of deadly attacks,î Rubio posted on X. I am pleased to announce the governments of India and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire and to start talks on a broad set of issues at a neutral site.î

Rubio said he had spoken with both countries foreign ministers earlier in the day, and praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Shehbaz Sharif for their wisdom, prudence, and statesmanship.î

While the terms of the US-facilitated agreement remain undisclosed, the coordinated timing and substance of the announcements from Washington, New Delhi, and Islamabad indicate a concerted effort to de-escalate what many feared would spiral into a broader conflict.

The ceasefire comes after increasing pressure from several countries, including the United States, Saudi Arabia, China, and the G7 nations, all of whom urged both sides to avoid further escalation and open dialogue.

The US played a central role in mediating the truce.

The G7 nations, Saudi Arabia, and China had also stepped in over the past 72 hours with public and private appeals for calm.

Saudi Arabia sent Minister of State Adel Al-Jubeir to both Delhi and Islamabad on May 8-9 for quiet shuttle diplomacy.

Riyadhís intervention marked its growing role as a regional mediator.

The Saudi Foreign Ministry said the Kingdom was working to ìpromote de-escalation and the resolution of disputes through peaceful channels.î

China, with strategic stakes in the region due to its Belt and Road investments, especially the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), issued an unusually strong statement.

We strongly urge both sides to act in the larger interest of peace and return to the track of political settlement, said its foreign ministry in Beijing.